Chocolate Souffle – Hilton Head Health

Hilton Head Health is a destination health resort in an elegant facility on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, surrounded by all the natural beauty of a Lowcountry island getaway.  The program guides you to achieving your weight loss, wellness and longevity goals with  programs focusing on fitness, nutrition and SELF (Stress management, Empowerment, Longevity, and Fulfillment).   Guests benefit from a community of supportive dieticians, psychologists, wellness educators, fitness trainers, chefs and spa therapists, and graduates continue their lifestyle change with the H3@Home program and receive continued support and structure at home.

These lighter version of a favorite treat lets you enjoy Chocolate Souffle for a special occasion.

H3 Chocolate Souffle

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine

Keyword: Chocolate, Souffle

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 299kcal

Courtesy Of: Hilton Head Health, South Carolina

This light and airy dessert treat is a nice for a special occasion romantic meal.

Ingredients

Souffle

• ▢ 4 each egg whites - room temperature
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 2 tablespoons sugar
• ▢ ½ cup sugar
• ▢ 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate
• ▢ ⅓ cup fat free milk - room temperature
• ▢ 2 tablespoons sugar
• ▢ 1 can cooking spray

Amaretto Cream Topping

• ▢ 1 cup fat free Cool Whip or whipped topping
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Amaretto liquor

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Place chocolate in a heat proof bowl and melt. Add sugar and 2 egg yolks stirring often until incorporated.
• Take off heat and stir in room temperature milk. Set aside and let mixture cool.
• Whip egg whites and salt in mixing bowl on medium high speed until soft peaks form. Once soft peaks form, add your 2 Tbsp. of sugar and then beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
• Place ¼ of the egg white mixture in the chocolate mixture and stir to smoothen out.
• Then slowly add chocolate mixture to egg white mixture. Add small amounts at a time and use a rubber spatula to fold the mixture. DO NOT STIR. (Stirring will flatten the egg whites and lose their air content.)
• Spray each ramekin with cooking spray and sprinkle with sugar.
• Place 1/3 cup of chocolate souffle mixture in each ramekin. Bake in oven for about 15 to 20 minutes until the tops are just be lightly browned and firm.

Spa Index Kitchen Notes

Chef’s Note:  It’s important to not open the oven door multiple times as these are very delicate desserts.  Serve hot out of the oven.  Mixture can be done up to 30 minutes before baking.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 299 kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 48 g (16%) | Protein: 4.5 g (9%) | Fat: 9.5 g (15%) | Cholesterol: 5 mg (2%) | Sodium: 155 mg (7%) | Potassium: 229 mg (7%) | Fiber: 2 g (8%) | Sugar: 43 g (48%) | Vitamin A: 150 IU (3%) | Calcium: 50 mg (5%) | Iron: 2.3 mg (13%)

Karla Williams is the Executive Chef for Hilton Head Health in South Carolina.  A graduate from The Chef’s Academy in Indianapolis, Karla’s past experience includes Culinary Intern and Sous Chef at H3, as well as Sous Chef at Kona Grill in Carmel, Indiana.   Chef Karla has been featured live on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family Show.  In addition to her love for nutrition and healthy cooking, Karla enjoys teaching part-time fitness classes. Her passion for living a well-balanced healthy lifestyle is apparent in her cooking demonstrations at Hilton Head Health.